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August 13, 2014

One Trend Noted for Fueling Growth in Manufacturing JobsIn 2013, from a dollars-earned perspective, U.S. manufacturers had their best year ever. And, according to a Motley Fool article, 2014 sales will surpass those of 2013. However, record-setting sales have not led to a complete recovery of the manufacturing jobs lost due to the recession, expanding use of automation and offshoring.

However, there is one trend noted in the article that promises to brighten the manufacturing-jobs picture: domestic natural-gas production and fracking.

Hear from your peers how they are using cloud ERP technology
Read the BusinessWeek article that features how leaders in manufacturing are using cloud technology to transform their business. Managing an entire manufacturing system in the cloud vs an old legacy system allows manufacturers to slash expenses tied to hardware maintenance, resulting in an 80% reduction of expenses and better visibility.

Consistent Stock Lubrication Systems Watch this in action. The Nordson EFD MicroCoat® system sprays lubricants in a fine, evenly distributed mist. The non-contact system uses Low-Volume, Low-Pressure (LVLP) technology to provide a consistent application that significantly reduces oil consumption when compared to other lubrication processes used in metal stamping.

Uncover Design Flaws
DYNAFORM is a simulation software solution that allows engineers to accurately simulate stamping and Predict Formability Issues, Reduce Development Time, Validate Die Design, Improve Efficiency and Increase Profitability. By simulating every detail during the design stage, DYNAFORM ensures the highest quality formed part & most efficient manufacturing process possible.

> Digital Manufacturing Impacts Sheet HydroformingA revolution is taking place, leveraging several independent technologies to produce advanced metalforming results and change the companies develop and produce sheetmetal parts. The result: the destruction of old notions of part cost, forming capability and development time.

> Solid-State Lasers Take on
Thick-Plate CuttingThe applications for high-power solid-state lasers (fiber and other) are expanding beyond the realm of thin-gauge sheetmetal and into heavier plate. Read here how one metalformer leverages that ability to expand into new markets and gain new customers.

Re-refined hydraulic oil protects equipment and environment
EcoPower re-refined hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants protect pumps and other equipment, at a price comparable to products made from virgin crude. They’re also better for the environment – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 80%. Plus, they contribute to corporate sustainability goals The largest automakers rely on our industrial lubricants, as well.www.ecopoweroil.com/industrial